Latin America
Natura &Co accelerates Avon integration and digitalization amid Covid-19
Natura &Co - the entity now gathering the brands Natura, Avon, The Body Shop, and Aesop - posted revenue growth in the first quarter...
KKR takes over Coty’s Professional Beauty, which becomes “Wella”
Investment firm KKR is about to acquire a majority stake in Coty’s Professional Beauty and Retail Hair Businesses. The agreement is part...
Citróleo: A natural active for protection against invisible enemies
While safety and protection are becoming the new buzz words of the post Covid-19 era, Brazil’s Citróleo is launching AlphaShield, a 100%...
Robertet triples its production capacity in Brazil with new plant
The French group specialized in fragrances and aromas has invested R$ 48 million (about EUR 8 million) to build a new factory in Brazil....
Solabia reinforces its presence in Brazil with the acquisition of Laborclin
The Solabia Group, a French specialist in the manufacture of natural active ingredients for the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical...
Covid-19: IMF forecasts the global economy to fall -3%
The “Great Lockdown”, as the International Monetary Fund names it, will trigger the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression in...
Brazil’s Água de Cheiro plans to open 80 new stores by the end of 2020
The Brazilian fragrance brand wants to grow again in its home country. Founded in 1976, Água de Cheiro had up to 900 stores across the...
Beyond Beauty Americas rescheduled to February 4-6, 2021
With the domino effect of beauty industry events canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 situation, BeyondBeauty Americas - Miami Beach...
Cosmetic dermatology: Five key trends spotted at IMCAS 2020
The 22nd edition of IMCAS World Congress took place on 30th January to February 1st in Paris. IMCAS Paris is the world’s leading...
Bill to outlaw cosmetic animal testing passes first stage in Mexico
The Mexican Senate has passed a bill to outlaw tests on animals for cosmetic products. Sponsored by Senators Ricardo Monreal and Jesusa...
